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Chrystia Freeland: “The biggest problem with surrendering to White House bullying is that it helps make the case that trade really is a…”

On the recordOctober 14, 2026
The biggest problem with surrendering to White House bullying is that it helps make the case that trade really is a zero-sum game and that intimidation of your allies really does work.
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Chrystia Freeland

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Discussing the consequences of capitulating to Trump.

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